Looking for a fun family activity? Need a project for a Cub Scout or
Girl Scout troop?
Try this recipe for ornaments that you can paint and keep forever!
2
cups flour
1/2 -cup salt
3/4 cup warm water
Mix
dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add water a little at a time. Mix well until dough is
formed.
Knead for 3 to 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Roll to desired
thickness and cut with cookie
cutters. Use a large spatula to move to an
ungreased
baking sheet. Use a straw to make
holes if you are going to hang them.
Air
dry
overnight, or up to several days for larger pieces, or bake at 225
degrees for 30
minutes to 1 1/2 hours, turning every half
hour.
HINTS:
Color dough with food color if you wish.
Paint finished product with craft paint.
Put lotion on your hands before working with dough.
Seal with craft sealers if you wish.